Read: Psalm 148
My husband has said that my siblings and I have our own language. One of us is able to say a word, make a face, tilt a head, and the group knows the meaning. It comes from a place of intimately knowing one another. Over the 30+ years I have walked with the Lord, I’ve come to know the personal way He speaks to me, using language and pictures that I understand. God and I had one of those conversations a few weeks ago.
STRUGGLING TO FOCUS ON GOD
It was early morning, when the sky was still dark and the day still covered with a blanket of hushed promise. I was sitting with my coffee and prayer journal, as is my habit. I was struggling to focus on the Lord. My body looked calm but my brain was already performing its daily gymnastic routine of prioritizing the tasks of the day.
HE WANTED TO SIT WITH ME
I was pulled from my thoughts when I felt someone staring at me. Looking down, I saw my cat, Lewis, looking back at me. I knew his eyes were asking for a space on my lap. He wanted to sit with me and snuggle in. His cute face made me chuckle, and his overt desire to be close to me melted my heart. After a few circles and kneading of biscuits, Lewis settled into a cozy place and rested.
CREATED FOR HIS PLEASURE
Suddenly, God spoke to my heart through this little creature who brought me so much enjoyment. I was created for His pleasure. (Revelation 4:11) He too, loves when I seek Him out and want to be close. It doesn’t matter that I don’t have some magnificent offering. He knows I am completely dependent on Him to survive. My love, affection, and devotion to Him is a delight to His heart. (Psalm 22:8) I can settle in close to Him and find the rest my soul needs. (Psalm 62:5-8)
LONGING FOR REST
Apply: Have you ever thought about how God speaks to you, how He is able to pierce through all the clutter of life and land the message on the bullseye of your heart? Maybe your soul is longing for rest. You don’t need a glittering contribution to be worthy of resting with Jesus. You were created for His pleasure. Your love, affection, and devotion to Him is a lavish offering that brings Him pleasure and melts His heart.